I want to be United manager, Keane reveals

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ROY KEANE, his illustrious playing career in danger of reaching a premature conclusion, last night revealed his burning desire to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United.

The 31-year-old does not expect the vacancy to arise in the immediate future but, with a serious hip condition forcing him to contemplate retirement “sooner rather than later”, Keane has said publicly for the first time that the biggest job in British club football is one that he finds hugely appealing.

Keane’s team-mates would be forgiven for dreading such an appointment, given that he is even more notorious for his temper